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  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Two Great Hopes

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 20, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    This sermon shows the need to allow Jesus to transform us after He saves us.

    Two Great Hopes 1 Peter 1:3 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, There are many hopes that Jesus has for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus – The Provider

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,801 views

    The power to make a difference comes from Jesus, not us

    Intro: (Start w/Blank) A young woman brought her fiancée to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Active Church

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    The Body of Christ should be sound in doctrine and in Love (The way I did this, required a rose for everyone in the audience, BUT it was extremely effective) 4.88/dozen @ Wal-mart

    Intro: (Start w/Blank) PREACHER found a shoe box in a closet. Opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over 10,000 dollars. As soon as his wife walked thru the door he stopped her to ask if she knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Binding Jesus

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,827 views

    Can it be that we are guilty of binding the only one who can set us free?

    ILLUSTRATION: Have a rope to carry throughout the message. You may want to tie your own hands or the hands of some of the leaders of your church to illustrate how unfaithfulness limits their ministry. You also may want to tie the hands of someone in the audience and put a leader on them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Orvel Barker avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Know You Series

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,538 views

    To know Christ in the power of His resurrection and to demonstrate the reality of the Spirit filled life.

    Intro: Paul begins this portion of scripture with a prayer for those who have faith in the Lord and love for fellow Christians. It would appear, according to most Christians of today, that they had it all together. But Paul, the great apostle, considered them in need of prayer. He began by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    While The Cat Is Away... Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    Understanding the reason to live whole-heartedly for Christ everyday is the main thrust of this message.

    Nehemiah When the Cat is Away… Nehemiah 13 September 28, 2003 Intro: A. [Illustration] Many of us can remember when we were in grade school how whenever the teacher had to leave the classroom for some reason, she would always tell the class to, “Be quiet and study!” However we also remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do What You Are Told!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,239 views

    "The obedience we give to Christ is the obedience of faith"

    Intro: During the winter of 1940 Josephine Kuntz’ husband, a house painter and textile worker, was temporarily unemployed because of the weather and a seasonal lay-off. It was a difficult time for the family. They literally had no money. Their eighteen month old daughter, Rachel, was recovering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven's Heroes: Abraham Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    By faith Abraham obeyed the call of God; by faith Abraham patiently waited for the promise of God.

    THE LIFE OF FAITH IS THE ONLY LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD. “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see” (Hebrews 11:1, NLT). Abraham OBEYED a GOD he had never seen. Abraham PATIENTLY WAITED for a CITY he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Advantage In Being A Jew Or A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    Where do we really stand in our walk with Christ and with God? I was thinking of things that might show our superficial or religionist beliefs. Paul will point out clearly things that we need to be mindful of today and everyday that we seek to becom

    What Advantage in Being a Jew or a Christian? Is there advantage in being a Jew or Christian? Advantages are many NCBC, 10/19/03 Where do we really stand in our walk with Christ and with God? I was thinking of things that might show our superficial or religionist beliefs: YOU MAY BE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I In Christ?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 22,048 views

    We know WHO we are in Jesus by dicovering WHERE we are. Ephesians 1 tells us ’where’

    Who am I in Christ? KAC 20/10/03 EPH 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: EPH 1:2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. EPH 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Goodwin avatar

    What Seek Ye? Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    By answering the questions from the book of John we get an understanding of who Christ is and who we are to be.

    Questions From The Book Of John (Part 2) Mount Vernon Church 03/23/03 What Seek Ye? John 1:35-39) 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,750 views

    This sermon encourages believers to develop the habit of fellowship

    The Habit of Fellowship Gal 6:10, Eph 2:19, Rom 12:4-10, Heb 10:24, Eccl 4:9-10, 12, Matt 18:20, Heb 3:13, Gal 6:1-2 John 17:20-23, 1 Pet 4:10, 1 Cor 12:5, 27, Acts 5:42, Matt 6:11-13, Rom 12:13, Acts 2:47 October 20, 2003 I. I said last week that I was going to be talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hamilton avatar

    Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    Following "brokenness" (Poor in Spirit) comes the natural response of "mourning."

    “Those who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Review: The Sermon on the Mount is a Constitution -- guidelines. The Beatitudes define TRUE HAPPINESS The term “blessed” literally means “approved.” True Happiness comes when one receives God’s approval. The fundamental question that everyone who reads the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meek Series

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,388 views

    The meek are those who have gone through "brokenness" (Poor in Spirit), mourned their sinful condition (that which led to brokenness) and now they submit to Christ (meek).

    “The Meek” Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Review: The term “blessed” literally means “approved.” True Happiness comes when one receives God’s approval. The fundamental question that everyone who reads the Sermon on the Mount is faced with is, who’s approval ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaning On Jesus,part 1.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    Death, Hell, Life and understanding.A quick look at John 3:16

    Leaning on Jesus For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whomsoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. I believe that we all can live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal